People tend to like an athlete's performance, but if you don't get a feeling for the individual, you're not very emotive about them.
I'm competitive - that's what defines me - and I love it. - Daley Thompson
I'm competitive - that's what defines me - and I love it.
- Daley Thompson
During a photo-call with fellow Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew- Pity Steve Ovett didn't show up. Then we could have had the good, the bald and… - Daley Thompson
During a photo-call with fellow Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew- Pity Steve Ovett didn't show up. Then we could have had the good, the bald and…
Ever since I was a kid, whatever situation I was presented with, I always made the most of it. - Daley Thompson
Ever since I was a kid, whatever situation I was presented with, I always made the most of it.
If you don't want to grow old, then slow down the slowing down process. - Daley Thompson
If you don't want to grow old, then slow down the slowing down process.
When I lost my decathlon world record I took it like a man. I only cried for ten hours. - Daley Thompson
When I lost my decathlon world record I took it like a man. I only cried for ten hours.
Sometimes you have to resist working on your strengths in favour of your weaknesses. The decathlon requires a wide range of skills. - Daley Thompson
Sometimes you have to resist working on your strengths in favour of your weaknesses. The decathlon requires a wide range of skills.
Being a decathlete is like having ten girlfriends. You have to love them all, and you can't afford losing one. - Daley Thompson
Being a decathlete is like having ten girlfriends. You have to love them all, and you can't afford losing one.
You can be an Olympic champion in 9.5 secs, but to be the greatest, there's more to it. It takes a bit of forethought and a lot of mental application. - Daley Thompson
You can be an Olympic champion in 9.5 secs, but to be the greatest, there's more to it. It takes a bit of forethought and a lot of mental application.
I don't even have my own computer. - Daley Thompson
I don't even have my own computer.
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